Robbie Williams - Reality Killed the Video Star Album Review
Reality Killed the Video Star is the eighth solo studio album from the British superstar Robbie Williams, and his first album in over three years.
The album was produced by Trevor Horn and features 12 brand new tracks (plus one reprise.) Songwriting collaborators include Danny Spencer & Kelvin Andrews, Brandon Christy, Craig Russo, Richard Spencer & Scott Rudin, Chaz Jankel, Guy Chambers and Fil Eisler. One track, ‘Morning Sun’, was written and recorded in the wake of Michael Jackson’s death.
Definitely worth a listen whether you are a Robbie fan or not and highly recommended if you are a fan of well produced pop music.
Robbie Williams - Reality Killed the Video Star Track Listing
1. “Morning Sun” - 4:05
2. “Bodies” - 4:04
3. “You Know Me” - 4:27
4. “Blasphemy” - 4:18
5. “Do You Mind?” - 4:06
6. “Last Days of Disco” - 4:50
7. “Somewhere” - 1:01
8. “Deceptacon” - 5:01
9. “Starstruck” - 5:21
10. “Difficult for Weirdos” - 4:29
11. “Won’t Do That” - 3:38
12. “Superblind” - 4:46
13. “Morning Sun (Reprise) - 1:19
14. “Arizona” (Digital download bonus only / Japanese bonus track) - 5:38
The song “Bodies” has been released as the album’s first official single. It premiered on BBC Radio 1 on September 4, 2009. It has since reached the Top 5 and Top 10 position in many charts across Europe as well as in Australia.
“You Know Me” has been announced as the official second single off the album. Ken Bruce premiered the song on BBC Radio 2 during his show.
Britain’s leading pop entertainer Robbie Williams goes back to pop basics with his eighth studio album Reality Killed The Video Star. After receiving mixed reviews for his 2006 record Rudebox, the former Take That man enlists the help of pioneering producer Trevor Horn, with electrifying results. Big and bold, it’s a typical Robbie album. Packed with plenty of wit and humour, it’s a storming return to form.
Album Information
Released November 9, 2009
Recorded September 2008-August 2009 in London, England, Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA
Genre Pop
Length 50:05 (Standard edition), 55:03 (Digital download)
Label EMI
Producer Trevor Horn
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